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==Fruit of Influence==
These are quoted (with minor edits) testimonies of some of the folks who accepted Christ while under John Monypenny's preaching. '''JM''' is shorthand in reference.
===?: Ballymena, N.I.===
* '''Robert J. McDowell''' of the Wellington Street Gospel Hall in Ballymena, passed into the presence of the Lord on April 12, 1975, after several months illness. He was saved at the age of 14 at meetings conducted by John Monypenny (JM), and received into the assembly soon afterwards. He served for thirty years as a Sunday School superintendent, and maintained a consistent interest in many missionaries and their work. He was noted as a quiet brother who loved the Lord and His word.
* Windsor, ON: On Sept. 26, 1971, our esteemed sister, Mrs. '''Hannah Ferguson''' passed into the presence of the Lord whom she greatly loved, at the age of 91. Born in Ballymena, N. Ireland around 1881, and saved there under the preaching of JM in the Wellington Street Gospel Hall; She moved to Detroit, Michigan, and then to Windsor, Ontario, where she was in fellowship with the saints there for over thirty years. She was a beloved sister in Christ, quiet, godly, and a succour for many. For a number of years, her home was the lodging place for those who labored in the work of the Lord. The funeral was shared by W.J. Hynes and James Blackwood.
===1892: Hamilton, ON===
* Mrs. '''Mary Jane Stewart''' (1866-1943) was saved for fifty years thru the preaching of brethren Moneypenny '''JM''' and Kay, and in fellowship with the saints at [[MacNab Street Gospel Hall, Hamilton, ON]].
===1893: Pomona, CA===
* Miss '''Ella G. Clothier''' (1847-1943) born near Somerset, England on April 2, 1847. Saved at 12 years of age and lived a very consistent Christian life. Introduced to the assemblies thru tent meetings in 1893 in Pomona, CA, taught by McClure, Fraser and JM, which followed by failing health with no close relatives or means of support except trust in the Lord. Herb Harris taught and Lycurgus Holditch gave testimonyat the funeral.
===1896: Petersburg, VA===
* '''Sam McEwen''' (1877-1944) in an obituary in Light and Liberty indicated that after much of his family was saved in tent meetings in Petersburg, Virginia in the early 1890's by William Beverege and Alex Lamb, followed by Benjamin Bradford and James Hamilton, Monypenny visited around 1896 and provided some of Sam's earliest discipleship.
===1898?: Walhalla, ND===
* On Sept. 16, 1963, Mrs. '''Jessie D. Styles''' of Lynden, WA was called home for "Immanuel's Land" of which she loved so much to sing. When 16 years of age, around 1896, she accepted her Savior near Walhalla, North Dakota, and was spiritually enriched with the ministry of such pioneer stalwarts as Donald Ross, Donald Munro, William J. McClure, JM and others who visited the assembly there. Later on with her husband and family she moved to a farm on the Canadian prairies of Asquith, SK, and bore witness for the Lord Jesus Christ. Many gathered in their home to hear the Gospel. Pre-deceased by her husband, Charles, since moving to the northwest in 1921 she lived to see (in answer to her prayers) all 12 of her children saved. She was associated with assemblies all her life, latterly at Abbotsford, BC, Lynden and Bellingham, WA. The numbers who attended her funeral services bore witness to the esteem in which she was held. Stephen Hoy and John Hunt shared the services. Truly the "memory of the just is blessed".
===1898: Beaulieu, ND===
* On Dec. 23, 1942, Mr. '''William H. Brown''' departed to be with Christ, in his 66th year. Saved in Beaulieu, North Dakota in 1898 during meetings being held by A.J. Goff and John MoneypennyJM. A prince and a great one has been taken from the ranks of the people of God. He was a beloved brother and a faithful minister of the Word. Connected with the assembly at Langley Prairie, British Columbia, Canada from its commencement in 1913, his great concern was the welfare of the saints and the furtherance of the Gospel. The high esteem in which our brother was held by saved and unsaved was shown by the large company which gathered in the Gospel Hall at Langley Prairie which were conducted by John E. Rae and Hector Alves.
===1902: Hamilton, ON===
===1904: Lurgan, N.I.===
* Our dear sister, '''Mrs. Annie Allen''', wife of Mr. E. Allen, Evangelist, was called home suddenly on December 11, 1966. Saved in 1904 through the labors of the late '''JM''' and spent her entire Christian life in the Lurgan assembly. A humble minded, God-fearing woman who served the Lord and His own for more than 60 years. Her home was a home away from home for many of the Lord's servants and His people. Her hospitality was unstinted.
* '''Mrs. Ferris''' called home on April 3, 1981, aged 92, at the Eventide Home. Born around 1889, saved at 14 years of age when JM was conducting meetings in Lurgan. All her long life associated with assembly and deeply interested in Divine things. A good testimony to all around, who esteemed her a Christian lady.
===1905: Toronto, ON===
* Our brother, '''William Hamilton''', who for many years was a "pillar" in the Highfield Road assembly, was called home on January 21, 1955, at the age of 74. Though a quiet brother he will be greatly missed in the assembly. The esteem in which he was held was evidenced by the fact that 650 visited the funeral parlor, and the firm where he worked closed down for half a day to enable fellow workmen to attend the funeral. Bro. Hamilton was saved fifty years ago in the Broadview Avenue hall during meetings held by Mr. '''JM''', and since that time, has gone on well, saw his family all saved, and has ended well. At the funeral, the building was packed, with people standing to the door. F.G. Watson and A.W. Joyce preached the Word to saved and unsaved.
===1907: Armagh, N.I.===* There was a tribute article by Cecil Wilson for '''John A. Wilson''' (1888-1969), entitled "My Father", published in Sept. 1978 of The Believer's Magazine, that references John born in January of 1888 and raised Presybterian, but responded to the Gospel and accepted Christ in his late teens while in a hardware apprenticeship in Armagh under the preaching of '''JM'''. After finishing the post, he took a job in Dublin in the building supply business. In 1915 he married Norah Bollard in [[Merrion Hall, Dublin|Merrion Hall]]. He wrote his parents that "pen and ink could not describe her beauty". He was then transferred to Ballina, Co. Mayo, in western Ireland to manage a branch business. Prior to 1916, the assembly at Ballina was largely attended by the "landed gentry", which returned home to England after a political upheaval, and by the early 1920's, John was the only male resident in the fellowship, and served as caretaker, teacher, shepherd, evangelist and chauffeur. When his wife died in 1932, he moved in 1933 to Strabane, Co. Tyrone and started a business, but returned to Ballina in 1934 and married Miss Ethyl Catherwood, and remained there another thirty years before retiring to Antrim. For over forty years, he evangelized biweekly by bicycle in Newtownwhite, and monthly in Stonewall. ===1908: Tassagh, N.I.===* Mrs. '''Mary Jane Coote''', aged 92 years, passed peacefully into the Lord's presence on May 26, 1974 from the Faith House, a Gospel Hall retirement home in Belfast. She was saved in 1908 under the preaching of the late JM. She was in fellowship at Tassagh until she was married, then for thirty years in the Stonewall assembly, then in the Keady assembly before entering the "Faith House". She bore a consistent testimony, and had a good knowledge of the word of God, and maintained mental alertness and ability to discuss spiritual things til the end. ===1908-1910: Banbridge, N.I.===
* '''William Barr''', formerly of Stark Road, Livonia, Michigan, died on August 27, 1987 in Florida, age 94. He was born in Banbridge, Northern Ireland and was saved on January 8, 1908 under the preaching of '''JM'''. In 1922, he immigrated to Canada and later moved to Michigan. He and his wife Beth were in happy fellowship for many years in Chicago Blvd Gospel Hall and continued in the fellowship when the assembly moved to Stark Road in Livonia. His wife predeceased him in 1966. Due to age and declining health, our brother moved to Florida to be near his oldest son William.
* '''Moses Barr''' was called home on April 22, 1980, in his 89th year. Saved as a boy of 16 around 1908, and received into the Banbridge assembly. Moses was later in fellowship at Cregah Street, Knockbracken and Kingbridge, Belfast, and for the last several years at the Central Hall assembly in Bangor. A true shepherd, guide, leader and overseer whose timely ministry and wise counsel was appreciated. A wife survived.
* Miss '''E. Cupples''', Banbridge, died on January 23, 1973, in the hospital, at the age of 82. She was saved in early life when JM had Gospel meetings in Banbridge, in happy fellowship ever since. A good, quiet, consistent woman who feared God and loved His ways. Was very practical in her interest in the work of the Lord at home and abroad. Leaves a brother who is almost 90, who has been for many years a pillar in the assembly.
* Mrs. '''Margaret Dale''', Banbridge, died on Nov. 14, 1978 at the age of 85. God saved her 67 years prior when the late JM was preaching the gospel in the district. Soon afterwards she was received into the Banbridge assembly where she remained until called home. She was an example of simple trust in the Lord, pleasant to have known and to remember.
===1910: Belfast, N.I.===
* '''William Allen''' of Carrickfergus, N. Ireland, on Aug. 13, age 74. Our brother was saved in Lurgan during a long series of meetings by the late John Moneypenny in March, 1921. He was received into the Bleary assembly soon after. In 1951, he went to live in the Whitehead district and was in happy fellowship with the Carrickfergus assembly. In both assemblies he was a real blessing and his ability to teach and counsel was highly appreciated. Few men could handle the Word in local Bible readings as he could. His son, Jim, has been in Malaysia for some years. Many heard the gospel and words of comfort from J. Wells and J.G. Hutchinson at the funeral.
* '''William Gracey''' of Lurgan, N. Ireland, was promoted to glory on Dec. 4, 1980, at the age of 78. Our dear brother was saved in April 1921 through the preaching of the late '''JM''' and the late James Geddis. Shortly afterward he was received into the Lurgan assembly where he remained in happy fellowship until his home call. Throughout his long years in the assembly he was ever seeking its welfare and upholding the truth. He had a deep understanding of the Scriptures and his advice was sought by manyin their difficulties. His home was extensively used in showing hospitality. Being the oldest brother and the longest in the assembly he will be greatly missed by all. The funeral services were shared by J. Lennox and A. McShane.
===1922: Dungannon, N.I.===
* '''William R. Doran''' of Windsor, Ontario, died on January 15, 1982. He was born in Dungannon, Northern Ireland in 1901 and saved there over sixty years before his death, under the preaching of JM. William emigrated to Canada in 1939 and was for a number of years in the Windsor assembly. Then he moved to Milton where he spent twelve years before moving back to Windsor around 1978in 1977. He loved the assembly and the Lord's people, and his presence was forecasted to be greatly missed. Survived by one sister, Mrs. Margaret Condy of Dungannon. The funeral service was taken by R. Wylie and J. Beattie.
===1926: Saginaw, MI===
==Itinerant work==
This is a record of some of John Monypenny's evangelistic and ministry work throughout the globe, as reported in various periodicals and books.
===California===
====1894 June-Sept: Los Angeles====
====1895 May: Pomona====
The tent was pitched again in May 1895 in Pomona "with blessing for eleven weeks. The Witness, reporting in April of 1896 on this campaign indicated that the day before leaving, they baptized three men and seven women, and said they have a number of weeks"nice assembly in a good location, and it numbered between twenty and thirty.
====1895 Aug-Oct: Los Angeles====
In August, the tent was moved back to Los Angeles and pitched on Washington Street thru October. "Once more the hand of God was seen in power, and a harvest was gathered in." About this time, an old assembly on Temple Street had to move, and opportunity arose for a merger with West Jefferson, creating an assembly with over 60 in fellowship.JM gave the Gospel, and McClure gave Tabernacle Talks. Three years ago the assembly numbered a dozen, and by 1896 about 50, as estimated in a report to the Witness. ===1896 Spring: Los Angeles===* May Witness: "William L. Faulkner has been preaching with JM at Los Angeles, Monte Vista, and Pomona, in Southern California. Our readers will be glad to know that our brother is now enjoying good health."
====1896 Summer: Los Angeles====
* John Dickson's biography of William McClure: In 1896, McClure accompanied Mr. Ross on a trip out East, but returned in time to assist JM with a tent they pitched in Los Angeles on Grand Avenue. McClure spoke from his dispensational chart, which was regarded in the area as a fresh line of teaching that drew many in curiosity. "The power of the Holy Spirit was greatly manifested in these meetings, sinners were broken down under conviction of sin, and were saved, and saints were greatly blessed." JM then left to visit relatives in the East, and soon after sailed for Ireland for work there. * Aug Witness: San Francisco: "We have had some refreshing times lately, are now considering the propriety of changing the morning meeting to 10:30 instead of 11:00 as at present, so as to enable us to have the Sunday school immediately after remembering the Lord's death, and to have the rest of the afternoon free to visit the ships and preach the gospel, and invite strangers to the evening meeting. Messrs. Faulkner and '''JM''' have been preaching over in [[Bethany Gospel Chapel, Oakland, CA|Oakland]], where two professed, the saints there were greatly encouraged." ===1897: U.S.===* June: The conference in Bay City, MI in April was well attended, and the ministry was of a very profitable character. It was truly "exhortation with doctrine", a good combination. John Smith, Robert J. Dickson, T.D.W. Muir, '''JM''' and others helped. John Smith has been in Michigan, visiting Bay City, Saginaw, and Detroit with helpful ministry. Messrs. '''JM''' and James Kay have had good Gospel meetings in Saginaw, where God has been reviving His weary heritage. * Sept: Messrs. James Kay and JM have their tent in South Saginaw, a very needy field. ===1898: U.S.===* Mar:** Boston, MA: Largest conference meetings ever held here were at Christmas. The ministering brethren were Messrs. John Gill, John Martin, Thomas D.W. Muir, D. Oliver, F.W. Crook, W. Matthews, and JM. Some blessing to the unsaved followed the meetings.* April: New York Conference in February was well attended. Ministry by Messrs. Oliver, McClure, Telfer, JM, and others.** Notes: JM is in Virginia. ===1899: Canada & Ireland & Scotland===* Jan: JM and Mr. A.G. Goff have been preaching for seven weeks in Winnipeg, with droppings from on high.* May: JM "from America" is at present on a visit to Ireland, having meetings in various parts.* July: Dublin: "The Annual Believers' Meetings were held at [[Merrion Hall, Dublin|Merrion Hall]], Lower Merrion Street, on Tues, Wed and Thu, June 6-8, and amongst other brethren who ministered the Word of God were: Dr. Neatby, Lord Carrick, Messrs. J.S. Anderson (Italy), H.B. Thompson, R. M'Murdo, W. Lindsay and W. Hamilton. The teaching was practical, and the fellowship between meetings was very hearty. We were very pleased to see brethren from other lands, including: Dr. Amner, Messrs. J.S. Anderson, C. Faithful, F.D. Jones, E. Lynn, '''JM''', and Nichol. On Tues the subject for consideration was the conversion and instruction of children and young people; on Wed afternoon reports of the Lord's work at home; and Thu afternoon reports of the Lord's work abroad. The lovely weather added much to the pleasure of meeting one another. To Him be all the glory." * Nov: Glasgow: Half-yearly meetings were held on Sept 25-26 in City Hall. An extra large number of preachers and missionaries were present, including Messrs. Donald Munro and John Smith (both from America), R.E. Jones (China), Eglon Harris (Mexico), James W. Fish (South Africa), T. Berkeley (Spain), J.W. Moore (Borneo), T. Baird (Kwala Lumpor), J.R. Brown (Spain), F.T. Lane (Africa), J. Ball (former Methodist minister from London), William Slomans (Bahamas), '''JM''' (California), A. Bell & David Rea (both from Belfast), R.E. Sparks (Bath), etc. * Dec: Edinburgh: Our conference was the largest we have yet had. Mr. J. Ball, Mr. W. Hamilton, and JM spoke in the afternoon, and Mr. W. Kyle, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Wilkes in the evening. All the addresses were practical and helpful in freshness and power. ===1900: Ireland===* Oct: JM has taken down his tent in the city of Armagh, and is having nightly meetings in the Gospel Hall. ===1904: U.S.===* Jan: Messrs. JM and R. Telfer had a series of Gospel meetings on the East End, Toronto, with interest and some blessing. Three days of conference at Orillia at New Year was largely attended. Messrs. W.P. Douglas, J. Halyburton, J.J. Rouse, JM, J. Douglas, Col. Beers and R. Telfer gave helpful ministry. ===1905: Ireland===Feb: JM has been preaching in Lurgan since October 1904; Saints revived, sinners saved.
===1906: Ireland, Scotland, England===
* Nov: Reports: Scotland: New Cumnock, Oct. 4; good muster. Messrs. Pickering, Dunlop, JM and Beattie.
* Dec: Forthcoming: Scotland: New Year Conferences: Dec. 31 to Jan. 3: Motherwell Town Hall, 11 to 6. Messrs. Ritchie, Bayne, M'Knight, JM.
===1923: Canada===
* Nov: Sydney Mines, NS: JM saw souls saved during visit.
===1928: Scotland===
* Oct: Reports: Scotland: Conference at Loanhead, Sept. 1, was large and profitable, when Messrs. Wilson (Holland), JM, Hagen, and Moffat ministered the Word.
* Sept: Reports: Scotland:
** Craigellachie: July 17-18: Some meetings specially large. Ministry and reports by A. Payne, JM, J.P. Lewis, C. Innes, T.M. Stewart, F.T. Lane, P. Wilson, etc.
** Inverurie: Edifying and stimulating ministry by Bruce, Greenlaw, Johnston, Ingram, Lewis, and JM.
** Dingwall: Attendance at conference on July 21 slightly better than formerly. Ministry by Stewart, M'Kenzie, Lewis, and JM.
===1930: Ireland===
* March: Believers' meetings at Ballymena good and well attended. Messrs. JM, Hughes, Walker, M'Cracken and others ministered the Word.
* April: Conference reports: Ireland: JM at Mullarton, Ireland;
===1932: Ireland===
* Feb: Ireland: JM at Ahoghill;
* June: Ireland: JM at Coleraine;
===1937: Canada & U.S. & N.Z.===
** Canada: JM has given help in Forest and Galt.
** U.S.: JM has visited Chicago, Omaha and Houston. Was expected to give address in Miami in Dec. 1936;
* WitnessPhiladelphia, 1937 PA: Mascher Street Hall: The New Year's Conference ('37) was a very happy time, ministry practical and profitable. Speakers were William and Peter Pell, Jr., John Watt, and William Robertson. Two professed to be saved. William and Peter Pell Jr. continued meetings the following week. JM was with us Sunday, January 10th, afternoon and evening. One young man professed to be saved. Feb:
** Canada: Forest Conference well attended. Edifying ministry from Messrs. M'Crory, Ferguson, Sheldrake, Gould, Sen, Shivas, M'Keown, JM, Crocker and Macleod.
** U.S.: JM had interest in Miami and Tampa, FL, ere crossing to West Indies.
* Newport News, VA: Conference was held Jan. 1-3. Fifteen preachers were present. Benjamin Bradford, S. McEwan, Fisher Hunter, Jas. Smith, William Smith, Mehl, Calderhead, Crocker, Cather, Reager, Nugent, JM, Wilson, McCloud, and Craig. Conference was much enjoyed.
* Mar: JM visiting NY, NJ and New England assemblies.
* After meetings at the Gospel Hall on 56 NW 29th St., Miami, Florida from Murdo Mackenzie, John Bramhall Jr., and Owen Hoffman in the Fall, JM was having a series of meetings this summer with good interest.
* Calgary, Alberta: Conference well attended, about 400 present, some meetings more. Many Christians from isolated places, twenty-one places in all... one man walking 75 miles. The ministry was varied, refreshing and edifying. Speakers were brethren Wm. McClure, S. Greer, W. Pell, L. Sheldrake, Dr. A. Hunt, JM, H.K. Downie, and J.J. Rouse.
* JM went to Lethbridge, Alberta for meetings following the Calgary conference, and expects to visit Portland on his way to Oakland, California.
==Also See==
===undigitized articles Some Articles by JM===
* "Millions Perishing", by JM, 1897 volume of The Witness, p. 194.
* "The Christian Race", unrevised notes of an address by JM, April 1934 of Assembly Annals, pp. 194-196.
** Part 3: July-Aug 1997, pp. 83-84.
===undigitized articles Other Articles referencing JM===
* "My Conversion and Call", by J.E. Fairfield of Venezuela, JM helped introduce him to assembly life, see Jan-Feb 1990 of Assembly Testimony, pp. 28-32.
* October 1982 Truth & Tidings, p. 276, report on Egypt from J. Flynn and James G. Hutchinson referencing appreciation of locals for visits in earlier years of Messrs. McClure, Bunting, and JM.
* Letters of Interest: 1946 Jan; 1949 July;
* Truth and Tidings: 1955 Mar; 1961 April; 1971 Dec; 1977 Aug; 1978 Oct; 1980 Feb, Sept; 1982 Mar, Oct; 1987 Feb, Oct; 1990 Oct;
* The Witness: 1896 April-May, Aug; 1897 June, Sept; 1898 Mar-April; 1899 Jan, May, July, Nov-Dec; 1900 Oct; 1904 Feb; 1905 Feb; 1906; 1912-1913; 1923 Nov; 1928 Sept-Oct; 1932 Feb, June; 1937 Jan-May, Aug, Oct; 1938 Feb, July-Sept; 1939 Jan-Feb, Aug-Sept, Dec;
* Words in Season: 1943 Feb; 1961 April; 1966 Feb; 1972 Sept; 1977 Sept; 1987 Feb;
